| MLB Draft |
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Round 42 by Mets in 2010
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5-9, 160 lbs. |
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R/R |
| HS |
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Poly Prep Country Day School | Graduated in 2010 |
| Hometown |
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New York, NY |
Rawlings All Americans and All Regions
PG Underclass All Americans and All Regions
Highest Grade (out of 10) given to this player at a Perfect Game Showcase Event
| PG High School Class of 2010 Rankings Last Updated: 2/23/2011 |
Best Grade  8.5 |
Best PG grade (out of 10) that the player has recorded at a Perfect Game showcase event. (All players who attend a Perfect Game showcase receive a PG Grade.)

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in the class of 2010 MIF
Best 99 mph | Avg 81 mph

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Best 6.11 sec | Avg 7.43 sec
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| 7/7/2009 |
12/28/2008 |
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12/28/2008 |
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Baseball Web TV Video |
See this player's personally updated Skillshow ACT profile & videos ACT Profile
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John Franco Hitting 2009 Northeast Top Prospect Showcase
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John Franco IF 2009 Northeast Top Prospect Showcase
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John Franco IF 2008 National Underclass - Main Event
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John Franco Hitting 2008 National Underclass - Main Event
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John Franco 60 2008 National Underclass - Main Event
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Sep 12, 2009 - Sep 14, 2009 Richmond County Baseball Club 17u Nationals 6
Baseball Heaven - Yaphank, NY
John Franco
MIF
5-9 160 R/R
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Aug 22, 2009 - Aug 24, 2009 Richmond County Baseball Club 17u Nationals 6
Baseball Heaven - Yaphank, NY
John Franco
MIF
5-9 160 R/R
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92 mph
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Aug 14, 2009 - Aug 16, 2009 Columbia Blue 17
Muzzy Field - Bristol, CT
John Franco
MIF
5-9 160 R/R
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88 mph
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81 mph
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6.76 sec
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92 mph
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81 mph
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92 mph
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79 mph
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83 mph
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74 mph
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79 mph
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73 mph
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1.87 sec
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John Franco is a 2010 MIF with a 5'9'', 160 lb. frame from New York, NY who attends Poly Prep Country Day School. Medium athletic build, some strength. Very good defensive actions, moves through ball well, soft hands, accurate on line throws, good arm strength, footwork is polished and quick. Right handed hitter, closed approach, good bat speed, quick hands to the ball, relaxed/balanced at the plate, uses whole field, squares up well. Nice all around player, competes hard. Son of former ML closer John Franco. Good student.
| Perfect Game USA's Player Rating System |
10 | Potential very high draft pick and/or Elite level college prospect |
9 | Potential top 10 round pick and/or highest level college prospect |
8 | Potential draft pick and/or excellent college prospect |
7 | College prospect, possible future draft pick with development |
6 | Potential college prospect |
5 | Possible College prospect and/or possible HS varsity |
4 | HS JV |
3 | Possible HS JV |
2 | No prospect at this time |
1 | The game is too dangerous |
Baseball Web TV Video | See this player's personally updated Skillshow ACT profile & videos
ACT Profile
John Franco IF 2009 Northeast Top Prospect Showcase
John Franco Hitting 2009 Northeast Top Prospect Showcase
Jul 07, 2009 - Jul 13, 2009 Richmond County Baseball Club 17u Nationals 6
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
John Franco
MIF
5-9 160 R/R
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98 mph
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CB 72 |
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Dec 28, 2008 - Dec 30, 2008 23-Steel 34
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
John Franco
MIF
5-9 160 R/R
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94 mph
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81 mph
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6.49 sec
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95 mph
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81 mph
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94 mph
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78 mph
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87 mph
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75 mph
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83 mph
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73 mph
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1.82 sec
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2.041323 sec
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John Franco is a 2010 MIF with a 5'9'', 160 lb. frame from Staten Island, NY who attends Poly Prep. Medium build, slender and athletic, trim waist. Smooth fielding MIF, soft sure hands, takes self to ball well, comes through ball, quick first step, moves well laterally, has range to either side, good arm strength across diamond. Good approach at plate, patient, stays short and hands work straight to ball, knee lift trigger to start swing, line drive opposite field contact, instincts on bases - high baseball IQ. Good student. Named to Top Prospect team.
| Perfect Game USA's Player Rating System |
10 | Potential very high draft pick and/or Elite level college prospect |
9 | Potential top 10 round pick and/or highest level college prospect |
8 | Potential draft pick and/or excellent college prospect |
7 | College prospect, possible future draft pick with development |
6 | Potential college prospect |
5 | Possible College prospect and/or possible HS varsity |
4 | HS JV |
3 | Possible HS JV |
2 | No prospect at this time |
1 | The game is too dangerous |
Baseball Web TV Video | See this player's personally updated Skillshow ACT profile & videos
ACT Profile
John Franco Hitting 2008 National Underclass - Main Event
John Franco IF 2008 National Underclass - Main Event
John Franco 60 2008 National Underclass - Main Event
Sep 13, 2008 - Sep 15, 2008 Richmond County Baseball Club 6
Baseball Heaven - Yaphank, NY
John Franco
MIF
5-9 160 R/R
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92 mph
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81 mph
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Jul 08, 2008 - Jul 14, 2008 Richmond County
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
John Franco
MIF
5-9 160 R/R
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96 mph
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82 mph
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Jun 16, 2007 - Jun 17, 2007 Richmond County Baseball Club16u Americans 6
Mickey Stevens Complex - Warwick, RI
John Franco
MIF
5-9 148 R/R
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